
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Holmes Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,000 (62 Rentals)
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Monticello at Southern Towers

Sherwood at Southern Towers

Broadstone Van Dorn

Stratford at Southern Towers

The Graham at Southern Towers

Mason at Van Dorn

Key Towers

60 S Van Dorn St

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Foxchase
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Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Whitestone at Landmark

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Brookdale at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Seminary Towers

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101 North Ripley Apartments

Acclaim at Alexandria

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Lynbrook at Mark Center Apartment Homes

Landmark Towers

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The Oliver in Alexandria

Arrive Alexandria

75 S Reynolds St

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Newport Village

5831 Quantrell Ave

4600 Duke St

The Alante in Alexandria

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Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes

26 Canterbury Square

8 S Van Dorn St
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Arbors on Duke

5929 Quantrell Ave

The Alexander Apartments

5500 Holmes Run Pkwy

Halstead Alexandria

Sinclaire on Seminary

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The Encore

Essen

Arrive 2801

31 Canterbury Square
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ELofts

4 S Van Dorn St

250 S Reynolds St, Unit 304, Unit 304

301 N Beauregard St

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Curve 6100

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The Blake

250 S Reynolds St, Unit Unit 406, Unit Unit 406

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The Summit

Monticello at Southern Towers

Hillwood and Stoneridge
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Holmes Run, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Holmes Run?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Run Studio Apartments | $1,386 | $1,126 | $2,114 |
| Holmes Run 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,369 | $7,053 |
| Holmes Run 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $1,674 | $7,486 |
| Holmes Run 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $2,300 | $4,922 |
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There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Holmes Run Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Holmes Run Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Holmes Run area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Ashlawn at Southern Towers priced from $1,126. Monticello at Southern Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,146. Here are the most affordable Holmes Run apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlawn at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,126 |
| Monticello at Southern Towers | S1C | Studio,1BA | $1,146 |
| Sherwood at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,204 |
| Broadstone Van Dorn | Caas | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
| Stratford at Southern Towers | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
| The Graham at Southern Towers | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
| Mason at Van Dorn | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| Foxchase | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Holmes Run, VA
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Holmes Run area is the $2.09 price per square foot Design 2A20 Premier Model at The Summit in the in the Maple Grove Estates neighborhood starting from $2,348. The second greatest value Holmes Run apartment is the Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft Model at Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes starting at $2,260 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Alexandria West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Holmes Run apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Summit | Design 2A20 Premier | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Willow Run at Mark Center Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath- 1047 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
| 101 North Ripley Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath (Renovated) | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| The Oliver in Alexandria | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Arrive 2801 | Norfolk | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Newport Village | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Excelsior Tower | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Stoneridge at Mark Center Apartment Homes | One Bedroom w/ Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHolmes Run, Alexandria, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Holmes Run Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Holmes Run?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Holmes Run is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Holmes Run?
The cheapest apartment in Holmes Run is Sherwood at Southern Towers which is listed at $1,369, while the average apartment in Holmes Run costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Holmes Run?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Holmes Run that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Holmes Run?
Cheap apartments in Holmes Run have an average cost of $228 which is $2,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Holmes Run.
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